Linux Systems Engineer- 26-016

AUSGAR Technologies Inc•San Diego, CA

5d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Linux Systems Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members at NIWC PAC – Bayside in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA. Position will support Advanced Oceanographic Research, Data Collection Systems and Secure Computing Infrastructure. We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer & Cybersecurity Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technicians developing advanced oceanographic data collection and processing systems. Will provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Linux-based computing infrastructure used for research, engineering development and field operations. Responsibilities include system design, procurement, deployment, administration, user support, cybersecurity compliance and operation of data storage and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong Linux systems administration skills combined with practical experience implementing cybersecurity controls, system hardening, encryption technologies, PKI and Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance requirements.

Requirements

Must possess a Secret level security clearance; or the ability to obtain one will be considered.
Five to eight years of Linux systems administration experience.
Strong understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems, networking and system architecture.
Experience supporting users in a networked Linux environment.
Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documentation.
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux command-line administration, shell scripting, system performance analysis, package management and automation.
Experience with tools including ssh, rsync, awk, grep, vi/vim and systemd.
Experience with TCP/IP networking, IPv4/IPv6, firewalls, switches, routers and network troubleshooting.
Experience with Git, GitLab, Subversion, Samba, Python, virtualization technologies, backup systems and software or hardware RAID administration.
Experience with Linux hardening and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Experience with PKI, X.509 certificates, CAC/smartcard authentication, TLS/SSL, OCSP and CRL validation.
Experience with data-at-rest encryption including LUKS and encrypted RAID systems.
Experience with LDAP, Active Directory integration, Kerberos, SSSD and PAM.
Experience with vulnerability remediation, security compliance auditing and RMF compliance activities.
Experience with operation of Linux systems in classified, controlled or air-gapped environments.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Communications systems, Signal processing, Industrial control systems, Real-time systems, Oceanographic systems, Scientific or engineering research environments.
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, federal government, or defense-contractor environments.
Experience implementing STIGs and maintaining RMF compliance documentation.
Experience administering GitLab, OpenProject, and related engineering collaboration platforms.
Experience supporting research, laboratory, testing, or prototype-development environments.
Experience with government procurement processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure and maintain Linux servers, workstations, laptops, storage systems and supporting infrastructure.
Evaluate, procure, integrate and maintain computing, networking and data storage resources.
Administer RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) storage systems, backup solutions and engineering data repositories.
Install and maintain network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems and air-gapped environments.
Deploy and support infrastructure services, including web servers, source code repositories, network file services, development toolchains, remote access systems, GitLab, OpenProject and related collaboration tools.
Provide direct technical support to scientists, engineers and technicians.
Implement and maintain Linux hardening standards, STIGs, encryption technologies, smartcard authentication, PKI services, TLS certificates and certificate revocation checking.
Work with Information Assurance personnel to maintain RMF compliance, accreditation artifacts and cybersecurity documentation.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures and system configuration records.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, maintainability and operational efficiency.